🏰 Prague Castle: A majestic complex, symbol of Czech statehood and a UNESCO World Heritage site. 👑 Explore centuries of history, from 9th-century foundations to modern adaptations, spanning nearly 70,000 m² as the world's largest continuous castle complex. Within its grounds stands the 📜 largest and most significant cathedral in Prague, St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert Cathedral, built since the 10th century and serving as a site of coronations, burials of Bohemian kings, queens, and saints.
✨ Discover diverse architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque, across the entire complex. ⛪ Visit iconic structures like St. Vitus Cathedral (a masterpiece of Gothic architecture), Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, St. George's Basilica, and the Story of Prague Castle exhibition. 👑 Explore the burial place of Bohemian royalty and saints, and admire the stunning St. Wenceslas Chapel within the Cathedral. 🎨 Experience a living museum, housing Czech crown jewels and royal tombs. 🎶 Attend cultural events, including exhibitions and concerts. 🔭 Enjoy panoramic views from the South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral.
🎒 Avoid bringing bulky luggage; it's prohibited inside the complex. 🚫 Drones are strictly forbidden as the area is a no-fly zone. 💰 The free section of St. Vitus Cathedral is currently closed due to construction, requiring paid entry. 🚫 Tourist access to St. Vitus Cathedral is restricted during masses and cultural events.
Entry to the castle grounds is free, but some interiors require a ticket. Tickets for all circuits can be purchased at information centers (2nd and 3rd courtyards) or online. 💰 Main circuit (including St. Vitus Cathedral): Adults 450 Kč. Discounts available. 💰 South Tower (St. Vitus Cathedral): Adults 200 Kč.
🏰 Prague Castle grounds: Daily 6:00 – 22:00.
Visitor Objects (Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, Golden Lane, etc.): Summer Season (April 1 – October 31): 9:00 – 17:00 Winter Season (November 1 – March 31): 9:00 – 16:00
St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert Cathedral: Mon-Sat: 9:00 – 16:00 Sun: 12:00 – 16:00 ⚠️ Closed for tourists on November 14th and 15th for a funeral. ⏳ Last entry for tours is 20 minutes before closing.
Professional guides offer tours of Prague Castle, covering its history and artistic treasures. Standard hourly tours include St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Royal Palace. Various thematic tours are available for all ages, with options for individuals and groups. Prices for commented tours: 💰 150 CZK/hour/person (Czech) + ticket price 💰 250 CZK/hour/person (English, German, Italian, Spanish, French) + ticket price 💰 50 CZK/hour/student (Czech ZŠ/SŠ groups) + ticket price Minimum 4 persons for a commented tour.
Rent audioguide devices at the III. Courtyard information center, featuring 96 stops and about 3 hours of content. Available in Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Korean. Includes detailed information on interiors of St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, and Old Royal Palace. Price: 💰 350 CZK/device
Explore the archaeological underground with the free "Prague Castle Archaeological" mobile app, available for Android and iOS.